UDHAMPUR: An encounter has erupted between security forces and terrorists in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur Jammu division on Thursday morning.
Quoting top police officer, news agency JKNS reported that, after receiving specific input about suspicious movement, tight cordon was underway.
During the searches, security forces came under intense fire, triggering a gunfight, and heavy exchange of fire is ongoing, the officer said.
Security forces have cordoned off the location, and reinforcements have been rushed. More details are awaited.
